U-Turn

U-Turn is a liquid separator especially designed for use with plate heat exchangers in ammonia applications. The module – including the separator and plate heat exchanger ensures minimum pressure drop losses and maximum energy efficiency.

Extending the performance of your equipment

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How can we help you?

Alfa Laval U-Turn is designed to utilize the very best from Alfa Laval’s plate heat exchanger technology. Installed above, the self-contained U-Turn can be easily mounted onto the compatible plate heat exchanger. It can cover ammonia capacities from 200 to 1400 kW at 0°C evaporation temperature and from 50 to 500 kW at -40°C evaporation temperature.

The module provides an effective and compact installation with less vertical rise and smaller overall dimensions than any other solution.

Ready to install

The U-Turn module is delivered within short time, due to standardization. It is a fully functional module from one supplier and carries the CE-stamp, as well the approval from PED (Pressure Equipment Directive).

How it works

How it works

The U-Turn module is opening a new chapter in evaporation. To see why and how it works, please read the main characteristics and watch our video at the bottom of the page

It ensures efficient separation – due to the use of four differentseparation methods.

The short vertical ammonia driving columns, allowing smalltemperature approaches and high system efficiency.